Black Friday + Crochet = Finished Object Genius

Black Friday. To many this day brings deals and bargains galore (unless you handle all your shopping on Cyber Monday). If you’re one of the estimated 156 million who will be hitting the stores during the Black Friday weekend, you’ll be waiting in line at some point. That’s a prime opportunity to do some crafting! Tuck a ball of yarn between the sale flyers in your bag and knock some handmade gifts off your list.

We love these small projects you can stitch while you’re waiting in line!

This simple, yet necessary life accessory from Crochet to Calm (which by the way has lots of great holiday gift projects), is an obvious number one. Stitch up this mug cozy while you wait—since you’re likely to have a warm drink in your hands, you can check the sizing on the spot. This cute but simple pattern works up incredibly fast, and you can try it out on your second cup!

Do you decorate the weekend after Thanksgiving? Crochet this quick and cute snowflake bunting as you wait for the sales to begin. The longer you wait, the more snowflakes you can add to your bunting. Impress your loved ones with a super-long bunting that proves you’re dedicated to finding perfect gifts!

Headbands make great gifts, especially when they feature an oversized crochet cable. If you’re standing in line outside, let the chill inspire you stitch faster. Make one for yourself to keep your ears warm, then make a few more to give away. Hint: You’ll find more fantastic gifting projects in Interweave CrochetFall 2017.